Depending on your structure you can use string lights both across the ceiling and on the sides of your structure.
Stringing lights on roof.
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Let them drape from the ceiling or a railing or hang them from a wall.
Climb a ladder and stretch a tape measure along each section of the overhanging structure where you plan on hanging lights.
Round up the number you get to the nearest 1 2 ft 0 15 m and write it down on a pad of paper.
For maximum support use a zip tie on either side of each socket in lieu of using the loop on the socket.
This will illuminate the patio or yard between the two structures.
Continue this process adding staples near each light.
Secure the end to a cup hook as you did the beginning of the string.
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Make sure the plug is near a power outlet or use an outdoor extension cord to extend the reach.
Then add each of the individual measurements together.
Lay string lights around the perimeter of your deck.
That way you won t have to stumble through the dark to get from one to the other.
String lights are an easy affordable way to turn your porch into an enchanting oasis.
Visualize where you want each strand to hang and adjust lights until they re in the desired position.
You can also string them from the pergola to illuminate the space it covers.
Starting with the string light closest to your power supply use a staple gun to fasten the lights under your railing.
If your pergola is a separate structure from your home then you could string lights from the pergola to your roof.
Install the bulbs and check your lights.
Try lining the perimeter of the structure with lights or do a combination of perimeter and zigzag strings of light.
Measure the projected path of your lights in feet.
Pull the string of lights taut as you go.
Connect up to 10 string light sets together end to end for larger areas.
When you have reached the first planter and have formed a rectangular outline of lights begin zigzagging the lights from one side of the outline to the other spacing the passes of string far enough apart so that they will be evenly distributed to the end.
String light set has 12 suspended sockets which form a tight weather resistant seal around the light bulb.
After the guide wires are installed you re ready to hang your string lights.